Garden Wedding Venues

1. Race and Religious

Built in the 1830s, Race and Religious is a quintessential New Orleans venue that is one of the most renowned locations for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and special events. Nestled along the riverfront in the Lower Garden District, the property features a three-story rowhouse, a two-story Creole cottage, and a two-story “Slave Quarter,” along with a fountain-flanked pool, charming brick courtyards, and lush tropical gardens with palm trees lit by gas lamps.

Hailed as one most romantic wedding venues in the state, Race + Religious boasts flexible spaces for events of up to 275 guests, along with state-of-the-art venue accommodations, luxurious amenities, and a timeless antebellum Louisiana feel.

Race and Religious, 510 Race Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, Phone: 504-262-0412

2. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

World-renowned for being one of the ‘greenest’ buildings in the world, the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens was founded in 1893 by steel and real-estate baron Henry Phipps and is one of the oldest and largest Victorian ‘glass houses’ in the country. Designated as a National Historic Landmark, the award-winning Lord & Burnham Conservatory is made up of 13 silvered, glass-encased domes that cover flourishing garden rooms filled with myriad exotic plants and flowers.

The conservatory is surrounded by 2.5 acres of pristine landscape, which features lush, manicured gardens, tranquil ponds, and tinkling fountains. Café Phipps serves a farm-to-table menu of delicious healthy fare for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and early dinner, along with house-roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, and fresh fruit juices.

1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Phone: 412-622-6914, Map

3. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

Nestled in the folds of the Blue Ridge foothills, Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards is a unique wine estate set along Virginia's Monticello Wine Trail that not only produces distinguished boutique wines but also offers a spectacular venue for weddings and special celebrations. The all-season, flexible, full-service venue features indoor and outdoor spaces for all types of parties, including the Granary for seated dinners and dancing, and the Veranda for romantic alfresco cocktail gatherings. The venue offers all-inclusive packages that feature professionally trained staff, in-house catering and bar services, elegant décor and furnishings, getting-ready suites for the bride and groom, and spectacular mountain views.

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, 1616, 5022 Plank Rd, North Garden, VA 22959, Phone: 434-202-8063

4. Beaulieu Garden

Beaulieu Garden is a private, family-owned wine estate in the heart of the Napa Valley. One of the oldest wine-producing vineyards in the valley, Beaulieu Garden features beautifully manicured formal gardens and park-like grounds, tranquil reflecting pools, ornate old stone fountains, elegant statues, and charming sycamore arbor. The spectacular site is available for private events throughout the year and is managed by Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events, which provides a preferred list of vendors for catering and beverage services, florists, wedding cakes, music and entertainment, and event coordinators. Amenities supplied in the rental of the venue include a wood-burning fireplace, a private VIP suite with a wet bar and a day-of site representative.

Beaulieu Garden, 1901 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573, Phone: 707-968-0975

5. Little Gardens

Little Gardens is a beautiful, colonial-style wedding venue nestled amid a seven-acre estate in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The hidden gem offers an enchanted outdoor ceremony area with a tranquil koi pond and a picturesque waterfall, and a historic house with spacious rooms, large doorways, and timeless Southern charm. The gorgeous garden wedding venue features a beautifully designed ballroom with a wall of French glass doors that open out into the secluded garden, creating a fluid indoor-outdoor reception space. Amenities include sizeable Bridal Suite with a floor-to-ceiling mirror, overstuffed sofas, a fireplace, and an en-suite bathroom where the bride can relax before the big day and offers services such as a preferred list of vendors for catering and beverage services, florists, wedding cakes, music and entertainment, and event coordinators.

Little Gardens, 3571 Lawrenceville Highway, NW, Lawrenceville GA 30044-4105, Phone: 770-923-3434

6. Serendipity Garden Weddings

Serendipity Garden Weddings is an elegant wedding and reception venue in Oak Glen, California, set on seven acres of pristine landscapes surrounded by the majestic mountains of Oak Glen. The private oasis features tranquil ponds and waterfalls, towering pine trees, beautiful white rose bushes, and breathtaking views of the valley below. The venue offers several different spaces for intimate ceremonies and grand receptions, ranging from a stylish, gorgeous cocktail terrace with flagstone tiles and antique barrels surrounded by grassy lawns and manicured gardens. Lavish dinner receptions can be held at long, family-style tables against a backdrop of mountain views and added extras include a popcorn bar, horse-drawn carriages, and a wedding coordinator.

Serendipity Garden Weddings, 12865 Oak Glen Rd, Oak Glen, CA 92399, Phone: 844-749-5683

7. THE GARDENS of Castle Rock

THE GARDENS of Castle Rock is an event center and wedding venue on Chippendale Avenue five miles south of Farmington in Minnesota that offers a beautiful setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions, and other special events. Located in the lower South Metro area, a short distance from the Twin Cities, the venue features four beautiful spaces for various types of events, including the Grand Promenade with a formal white pergola; a Boho wedding arch surrounded by natural forests; the rustic Lath House covered in grape wines tucked away in the hills; and spacious grassy lawns. Guests services include a preferred list of vendors for catering and beverage services, florists, wedding cakes, music and entertainment, and event coordinators.

THE GARDENS of Castle Rock, 26601 Chippendale Ave, Northfield, MN 55057, Phone: 651-264-9510